The 10 Best Classical Albums of 2023
Discover a broad spectrum of this year's most compelling classical music, from symphonic hell rides and soaring voices to searing string quartets, cathartic choirs and one amazing comeback.
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The Last Dinner Party is throwing a baroque-pop rager and all are invited
The British rock band performs a special acoustic set ahead of the release of their debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy, next year.
Legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan has announced a Las Vegas residency
The Wu-Tang Clan has announced a Las Vegas residency. Their show debuts during Super Bowl weekend, performing Feb. 9 and 10, and then returning for a weekend during March Madness.
Laufey: Tiny Desk Concert
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter brings her modern jazz-pop love songs to the Tiny Desk.
The 123 Best Songs of 2023
A best-of list should be an opportunity for discovery, so NPR Music has handmade a series of mixtapes full of great songs from 2023 to help you find music you'll love well beyond the end of the year.
Metallica launches 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' competition for marching bands
Metallica has launched a competition they are calling "For Whom the Band Tolls!" More than 450 colleges and high schools are competing for tens of thousands of dollars in prizes.
The genre-busting world of keyboardist Robert Glasper
From the storied Blue Note club in New York, the five-time Grammy-winner talks about the diverse audiences his eclectic music attracts and how he's reshaping the idea of musical genres.
A look at the allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs
NPR Music's Sidney Madden gets us up to date on the several lawsuits and allegations of sexual assault against rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Rick Rubin on taking communion with Johnny Cash and not rushing creativity
Rick Rubin could have written about the music industry and insider stories. Instead, he spent eight years writing what is basically a spiritual text about making something meaningful.
Olivia Rodrigo: Tiny Desk Concert
The singer-songwriter brings a handful of searing cuts from her sophomore album, GUTS, to the Tiny Desk.